By Muhammad Amaan
The United Nations has expressed its readiness to work with the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu through her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in addressing challenges confronting the nation.
The UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and UN Resident Coordinator, Mr Mohammed Fall disclosed at the State House, Abuja during a visit to the first lady.
Amina Mohammed said that the UN was looking forward to engaging with the first lady on the lined-up programmes of the RHI specifically those that border on women, children and poverty eradication.
She acknowledged the efforts of the first lady on women empowerment and reproductive health, and congratulated the government for the successes recorded in the health sector.
“I believe the women are at the centre and that was due to the support that you give. When we met in New York, we discussed quite a number of issues some with women, the les-privileged and vulnerable which you stressed that you really wanted to make sure that they are not behind,” she said.
The UN deputy secretary general added that the UN is looking forward to engage with the first lady in the areas of support.
“We are embarking on a new friendly community programme for the IDPs called `Solution Pathways.
She said the UN is taking particular interest on issues concerning the IDPs and the youths.
In her response, the first lady commended the UN for all its support and for identifying with the nation.
She promised to keep supporting her husband’s administration through her pet project, to ensure that things are better for Nigerians.
